3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar


Troubleshooting With a Diagnostic Code

Usage:

PB-10: Inspecting Electrical Connectors

System Operation

Deutsch Connectors

Functional Test

PB-11: ECM Battery Circuits Test

System Operation

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PB-12: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic- +8V Pedal Mounted Throttle Position Sensor

Schematic- +12V Pedal Mounted Throttle Position Sensor for PTO

Schematic- Cylindrical Throttle Position Sensor- Used as Cab Throttle

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PB-13: Check Engine, Warning Lamp, or PTO Switch On Lamp Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic 1 - Lamp Circuits Without Eaton Top 2 Transmission

Schematic 2 - Lamp Circuits With Eaton Top 2 Transmission and Dedicated PTO

ECM Pin Locations

Functional Test

PB-14: Vehicle Speed Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic 1 - Single Coil Speed Sensor with ECM Driving Speedometer (Recommended)

Schematic 2 - Single Coil Sensor for ECM, Second Single Coil Sensor for Speedometer

Schematic 3 - Dual Coil Vehicle Speed Sensor

Schematic 4 - Electronic Control Providing Vehicle Speed to Engine ECM

Schematic 5 - Data Link Driven Speedometer

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

Vehicle Speed Calibration And Adjustment

PB-15: Cruise Control and Kickout Switches Circuit Test

System Operation

Electronic Service Tool Cruise Control "Kickout" Status Screen Table

Electronic Service Tool Idle/PTO "Kickout" Status Screen Table

NOTE: Refer to "PB-16: Parking Brake or Multi-Function Input Switch Circuit Test" on page 138 for PTO/Multi-Function Input Wiring)

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Functional Test

PB-16: Parking Brake or Multi-Function Input Switch Circuit Test

System Operation

Electronic Service Tool Idle/PTO "Kickout" Status Screen Table

Schematic 1 - PTO Configuration Cab Switches

Schematic 2 - PTO Configuration Remote Switches

Schematic 3 - PTO Configuration Remote Throttle

Schematic 4 - PTO Configuration Cab Switches with Torque Limiting and Disabling Brake/Clutch Kickout of PTO Set Speed

Schematic 5 - PTO Configuration Remote Switches with Torque Limiting and Disabling Brake/Clutch Kickout of PTO Set Speed

Schematic 6 - Parking Brake Switch

Schematic 7 - PTO Configuration Cab Switches or Remote Switches with Torque Limiting and Disabling Brake/Clutch Kickout of Idle Set rpm without PTO installed

ECM Pin Locations

Functional Test

PB-17: Coolant Level Sensor Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic

Schematic - Volvo GM Truck Chassis (If Equipped)

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PB-18: Cooling Fan and A/C High Pressure Switch Circuits Test

System Operation

Schematic 1 - A/C High Pressure Switch Connected to ECM, Normally Open Electrical System

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 1

Schematic 2 - A/C High Pressure Switch Not Connected to ECM, Normally Open Electrical System

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 2

Schematic3 - A/C High Pressure Switch Connected to ECM, Normally Closed Electrical System

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 3

Schematic 4 - A/C High Pressure Switch Not Connected to ECM, Normally Closed Electrical System

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 4

Schematic 5 - A/C High Pressure Switch Connected to ECM, ECM Output Direct Connection

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 5

Schematic 6 - A/C High Pressure Switch Not Connected to ECM, ECM Output Direct Connection

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 6

Schematic 7 - A/C Control Unit Connected to ECM, ECM Output Direct Connection

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 7

Schematic 8 - Three Speed Fan Connections

Conditions to Turn Fan ON for Schematic 8

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PB-19: Auxiliary Brake, Engine Running Output, Shutdown Output Circuits Test

System Operation

ECM Pin Locations

Schematic 1 - Auxiliary Retarder Relay Circuit

Schematic 2 - Engine Running Output Circuit

Schematic 3 - Shutdown Output Circuit

Functional Test

PB-20: Retarder Solenoid Circuits Test

System Operation

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PB-21: Idle Shutdown Timer and PTO Shutdown Timer Test

System Operation

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PB-22: Tachometer Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic 1 - ECM Driven Tachometer - Tachometer Output

Schematic 2 - ECM Driven Tachometer - J1587 ATA Data Link

ECM Pin Locations

Functional Test

PB-23: ATA (SAE J1587/1708) Data Link Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Functional Test

PB-24: Powertrain Data Link Circuit Test

System Operation

NOTE: If the ECM Serial No. ends in "CD", refer to "PC-39: 3176B Truck Engines in Motorcoaches with 120-8974 ECM Test" on page 296 for the schematic.

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

Table 1: Electronic Service Tool Status Screen Definition Table

PB-25: Eaton Top 2 Transmission Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-30: ECM Memory Test

System Operation

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-31: Engine Speed/Timing Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-32: Engine Timing Calibration

System Operation

Diagnostic Codes

Special Tools Required

Functional Test

PC-33: Injector Solenoids Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-34: +5V Sensor Voltage Supply Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic 1 - Sensor Circuit With Outside Air Temperature Sensor Installed

Schematic 2 - Sensor Circuit Without Outside Air Temperature Sensor Installed

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-35: Engine Sensor Open or Short Circuit Test

System Operation

Schematic 1 - Sensor Circuit With Outside Air Temperature Sensor Installed

Schematic 2 - Sensor Circuit Without Outside Air Temperature Sensor Installed

ECM Pin Locations

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-36: Event Codes Test

System Operation

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-37: Boost Sensor Calibration

System Operation

Diagnostic Codes

Functional Test

PC-38: Multi-Torque Test

System Operation

Functional Test

PC-39: 3176B Truck Engines in Motorcoaches with 120-8974 ECM Test

System Operation

Schematic

Caterpillar Information System:

3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Troubleshooting Without a Diagnostic Code
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Service Information Report
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES How to use the ECM Date/Time Stamped Information
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES ECM Snapshot
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Customer Parameter Worksheet
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Factory Passwords Worksheet
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Programming a Personality Module Using Flash Programming
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Changing a Personality Module
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Programming a New ECM
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Passwords
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES P-2.0 Programming Parameters
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES P-1.0 Electronic System Overview
3176B, C-10, C-12 & 3406E TRUCK ENGINES Glossary Of Terms
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